Work is not a shame. Laziness is a shame.

Whoever happens to give birth to mischievous children lives always with unending grief in his spirit and heart.

The man who procrastinates struggles with ruin.

He is senseless who would match himself against a stronger man; for he is deprived of victory and adds suffering to disgrace.

In the morning of like, work; in the midday, give counsel; in the evening, pray.

The gods being always close to men perceive those who afflict others with unjust devices and do not fear the wrath of heaven.

Acquisition means life to miserable mortals.